Are you an ANCC accredited provider?

Yes, we are accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) via the Georgia Nurses Association.

How will I get credit toward my license renewal?

After each course is completed, we automatically issue a certificate of completion; if you have multiple licenses, you will receive a separate certificate for each license. We also report all course completions to CE Broker on your behalf.

Are your courses accredited?

Yes! All courses we offer are accredited to count toward license renewal. You can find a full list of our accreditations here.

Are AchieveCE courses convenient?

Absolutely! All of our courses included unlimited attempts with no time limits. They can also be taken on your desktop or mobile device, and in case you prefer to print out a copy, you can do so easily as well. We handle the navigation of your board's renewal requirements for you, and ensure that you receive credit for your work. If you have any questions, we offer easy-access human support 7-days-a-week for any questions you may have.

Do you really offer any free CE courses?

Yes! We offer a few courses at zero cost to you, which can be found here.

What if I'm not happy after purchase?

We are happy to provide a full refund as long as you make the refund request is within 30 days of the initial purchase and the course(s) have not been fully completed such that you have received a certificate or they have been reported to a tracking board. For refund requests, reach out to us at support@achievece.com

District of Columbia Certified Nurse Aides CEUs

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State requirements for District of Columbia Certified Nurse Aidess

Next Renewal Date

October 31, 2025 of each odd-numbered year

Total Hours Required

24 Hours

General Hours

24 General Hours

Required Courses

2 hours
LGBTQ or Cultural Awareness
+ clinical training
2.4 hours (10%) in public health priority topics.
An array of interesting and trending general course topics to provide the full hours needed.

Detailed Breakdown

District of Columbia Certified Nurse Aide Standard Renewal Requirements: DC CNAs must renew their certification every two years by October 31 of odd years and document 24 hours of continuing education or in-service relevant to nursing aide practice. Mandatory content includes 2 hours in
cultural competency/LGBTQ
+ clinical training and at least 10% in current DC public health priority topics; employers may attest to CE completion. For renewal, at least 8 hours of paid CNA duties must also have been performed in the preceding 24 months.
DC Board of Nursing - CNA Renewal Form

DC Municipal Regulations, Chapter 96

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First-time renewal: No exemption from CE for first-time renewal; all CNAs must meet renewal requirements.
[DC Board: CNA Renewal Rules, §9607.1]

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Certification alternative: If you hold another active DC nursing assistive personnel certification, you may apply hours from that toward NAP renewal.
[DC Board: CNA Renewal Rules, §9607.2]

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Immunization practice: Trainees must provide proof of vaccination or immunity to communicable diseases before admission; no ongoing immunization CE required.
[DC Board: CNA Renewal Rules, §9628.3]

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Additional Information: If you want to provide care in home settings, a separate Home Health Aide certification is required.
[DC Board: CNA Renewal Rules, §9600.5]

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